Quality Inspector/CMM Operator

KMT Waterjet; Baxter Springs (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group company, seeks a skilled quality inspector to ensure product conformity through CMM inspections and GD&T interpretation. You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to identify quality concerns and support corrective actions while maintaining thorough documentation.

The ideal candidate has experience with blueprints, GD&T, and ISO 9001 standards, and will contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology, or Quality preferred.
• Minimum two years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience inspecting CNC-machined components strongly preferred.
• Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting inspection reports preferred.
• Reading blueprints and GD&T interpretation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies.
• Operate CMM to verify dimensional compliance with engineering specs.
• Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs as required.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, specs, and GD&T requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products.
• Support containment, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Metrology

Blueprint reading

GD&T

ISO 9001 knowledge

Traceability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in Manufacturing/Metrology/Quality

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

At KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE) company, we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies including Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Flow International, Shape Process Automation KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, Aqua Dyne, Aquarese, Pro jet System and TOPS. Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world.

Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.

What We Offer

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurance, education reimbursement, and more.

Job Description

The ideal candidate possesses strong blueprint reading and metrology skills, experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), and a thorough understanding of quality inspection techniques in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production personnel to identify quality concerns, support corrective actions, and ensure product conformity throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify dimensional compliance with engineering specifications.
• Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs, as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and sampling activities to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support containment activities related to internal and customer quality concerns.
• Perform traceability activities and maintain quality records in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Support gauge control and calibration activities.
• Assist with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and customer documentation requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on quality and process capability.
• Communicate quality concerns and inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality leadership.
• Support plant quality and operational activities as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology, or Quality preferred.
• Minimum two years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience inspecting CNC-machined components strongly preferred.
• Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting inspection reports preferred.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation required.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems preferred.
• Combination of education, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of precision measurement and inspection techniques
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and related metrology equipment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Understanding of traceability requirements and quality documentation
• Knowledge of statistical Process Control (SPC) methods
• Gauge calibration knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.